Title: "Live like a Local" Wooden House - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # "Live like a Local" Wooden House Vacation home with kitchenette, near Maejo University ## Photo gallery for "Live like a Local" Wooden House ![Property grounds - "Live like a Local" Wooden House (Chang Wat Chiang Mai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114484800/114484790/764302b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - "Live like a Local" Wooden House (Chang Wat Chiang Mai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114484800/114484790/89a46a2d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Banquet hall - "Live like a Local" Wooden House (Chang Wat Chiang Mai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114484800/114484790/aaedb00e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets - "Live like a Local" Wooden House (Chang Wat Chiang Mai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114484800/114484790/33bed17e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - "Live like a Local" Wooden House (Chang Wat Chiang Mai)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114490000/114484800/114484790/387bcea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies "Live like a Local" Wooden House provides amenities like a garden and a playground. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Breakfast available - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### "Live like a Local" Wooden House Our story begins with my grandfather, a renowned architect and an expert in cultivating plants, he set out with a vision to build an ideal holiday home for his family. He designed this home by incorporating local architectural heritage, embodying the essence of a Northern Thai traditional house. Expertly crafted by Thai Craftsmen using teak timber, it is designed to withstand our hot and humid climate throughout the year. Situated in a peaceful area of Mae Jo, only 30 minutes from the centre The space Upon arrival, you will be greeted by a lovely private botanical entrance leading to the downstairs section of the house. The area is adorned with locally handmade furniture, providing a charming seating area As you ascend the stairs, you'll find a wooden seating area where guests can relax and remove their shoes before entering the inner part of the house. Once inside, you'll discover an open-air living room with a traditional design, perfect for dining, unwinding, and working, creating a serene, nature-surrounded ambience. For your convenience, there is a kitchenette equipped with a microwave, a toaster, a kettle, tableware, a fridge, and a freezer. The bedroom features a unique wooden wardrobe designed to separate the door from the inner area. Our spacious 1-bedroom accommodation can comfortably host 4 to 5 guests, offering ample extra space. The bedroom is furnished with a 40-inch TV, high-speed Wi-Fi (up to 500mbps), towels, comfy clothes, an aroma diffuser, 2 air conditioners, and an air purifier. Additionally, the en-suite wooden bathroom boasts a touch of modernity with a rain shower, a toilet, a sink, shampoo, body soap, a hairdryer, and a concealed door connecting to the open-air living room. Outside, there is a delightful garden with lush greenery and a seating area for guests to relish the fresh air. This remarkable Teak wood house is constructed using traditional methods that prioritize functionality to withstand Thailand's ever-changing weather. The design allows the wind to permeate the house from any direction, providing a true northern-style house experience that you and your family or friends will cherish forever. Guest access This property is one of two houses located within a place called Ban MaeBo Local Stay. The houses are situated at a distance from each other and are separated by the owner's house, ensuring privacy for both parties. Guests will share the lobby, parking spaces, breakfast area, dining area, and free water station areas. We highly encourage interaction among guests to foster a sense of community within our local stay. Guests are welcome to use any part of the lobby and spaces around local stay for work or personal activities. We offer a massage service that can accommodate up to 4 guests simultaneously. Our services include Thai massage, Aroma oil massage, herbal compress ball massage, and a special northern ancient massage called 'Tok Sen' for only 500 Baht per hour. \*Please book 1 or more days in advance\* by messaging us on Vrbo. Our homemade breakfast is available for 120 Baht per set, and our northern-style 'Kan Tok' dinner can be booked for 900 Baht per set for 2-4 guests. Please book 1 or more days in advance via the Vrbo message. Other things to note The house is located just 3.6 km from Mae Jo University, where you can find many local shops, restaurants, and street food, as well as a night food market. Guests can conveniently order food online using applications such as Grab and 7-Eleven. Our local stay is situated next to Mea Rim (5-10 mins away), where many attractions are located, and it's around 20 minutes from the famous Mon-Jaem, known for its beautiful scenic views. Our property is perfect for guests who need a peaceful working environment with fast wifi, offering a little escape from the city without being too far, and serving as a resting place for those travelling to the northern part of the country, such as Chiang Rai, Pai, or Mae Hong Son, but prefer not to stay in the city centre. We can also arrange transportation for travelling to other northern cities and around Chiangmai by car. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car available - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 10 steps to reach entrance - Gravel flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Limited housekeeping ### Things to do - Bicycle parking ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Living plant wall - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Towels (changed on request) - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options - Water dispenser usage encouraged - Water-efficient showers - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113100000/113092900/113092821/c466d2fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Minimal Luxury Villa HUGE Garden. 10 min to Nimman Chang Wat Chiang Mai - Pool - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly CA $291 CA $452 total includes taxes & fees Jan 26 - Jan 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-26&endDate=2026-01-27&selected=113092821&PinnedHotelID=113092821&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78700000/78691800/78691747/4d14332e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing with nature in the heart of the city. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=18.909084,98.990364&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B%60mrBw%60e%7BQ%3FQ%3FO%40Q%3FM%40Q%40O%3FO%40QBM%40Q%40OBOBO%40QDMBQBMBODOBODMDODODMDOFODMFMFODMFMFMHMFMFMHMHKFMHKHMHKJMHKHKJIHKJIJMJIJIJKJIJIJILGJILIJGLILGLGLGLGLGLELELGLELENELENCLENCLENANCLCNCNALCNANANAN%3FLANAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBLBN%40NDLBLDNBLDNDLDLDNFLDLDLFLFLFJFLFLHLFJHJHLFJHJHJHLJHHJHJLJHJJHHHJJJHLHJHLHJHLFJHLFLHLFLFLFLFLFNDLFLDNDNDLDNDNDLDNBNDNBLBPBLBP%40NBN%40NBP%40L%40P%40N%3FN%40P%40L%3FP%3FN%3FP%3FN%3FN%3FPALAP%3FNAPANANCNANCNANCPCLCPCLENCPELENELENENELENGNEJGNGLGNGJGLILGLILGLIJILIJILIJKJIJIHKJKJKJKHIJMHKHKHKHMHKFKHMFMHMFKFMFMFMFMDMFODMDMDODMDOBMDMDOBO%40MDO%40OBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMAOEOAMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMGMGMGMGMIKGMIKGMIKIKIKIKIKKKIKKKKIKKIIKIKKKIMIKIMGKIMIMGMGMIMGKGOEMGOGKEOGOEMEOEOEMEOCMEQCOCMCQEMAQCOCOAOAOCOAO%3FQAOAQ%3FMAQ%3FO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FuQUk7tiQqXhdAcQKF9chMZpH8M=) Chang Wat Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai #### What's nearby - Maejo University \- 3 min drive \- 1.9 km - Mae Ping River \- 5 min drive \- 3.4 km - Nimman Road \- 21 min drive \- 16.9 km - Tha Phae Gate \- 22 min drive \- 18.8 km - Chiang Mai Night Bazaar \- 22 min drive \- 19.6 km #### Getting around - Saraphi Station - 24 min drive - Chiang Mai Intl. Airport (CNX) - 41 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪สหายเข้ม​ Coffee&Berkery - ‬18 min walk - ‪Mint - ‬3 min drive - ‪ไก่ย่างวิเชียรบุรี (ต้นตำหรับ) - ‬19 min walk - ‪ปุ๊ย บ้านสวนสลัดแม่โจ้ (Pui Baan Suan Salad Maejo) - ‬3 min drive - ‪Surf Coffee - San Sai - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is "Live like a Local" Wooden House pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at "Live like a Local" Wooden House? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at "Live like a Local" Wooden House? ### What time is check-out at "Live like a Local" Wooden House? ### Where is "Live like a Local" Wooden House located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## "Live like a Local" Wooden House Reviews